ASTERN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

astern 1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈstərn

Definition of astern

as in aft

near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft if you turn around and look astern, you'll see dolphins following the boat

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

astern

2 of 2

adjective

as in rear

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

forward

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astern

Adverb

Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.

— David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.

— Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023

Definition of aft

Adverb

An annuity quote starts with a stream of future payments and works backward to determine what those payments are worth today.

— byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Coming out of the All-Star break, the club will be desperate to recover from a disastrous June, in which both its offense and pitching took unexpected steps backward.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of backward

Adverb

At Kalshi, Spain is currently given a 17 percent chance of winning the 2030 World Cup, with France close behind at 15 percent.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Joe Raedle | Getty Images American might be behind in its premium game, but Isom said customer satisfaction scores are rising.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Definition of behind

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